Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: Indian History

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The Indian Independence Act 1947 stipulated that until new constitutions were framed, the existing government of the new dominions would be carried on in accordance with which existing constitutional instrument?

The Indian Councils Act, 1909 The Government of India Act, 1919 The Government of India Act, 1935 The Charter Act of 1853
Q2. The 'Middle Town' of Dholavira, situated between the citadel and the lower town, is characterized by:

Elaborate palaces and administrative buildings Extensive burial grounds and funerary monuments Densely packed residential areas with workshops and public facilities A massive industrial zone dedicated to metalworking
Q3. The 'Sarkar' was an administrative division within a larger unit, typically a:

Province (Subah) District City Village
Q4. The Cabinet Mission Plan's recommendation for a Constituent Assembly to frame the Indian Constitution was eventually implemented, although with changes due to:

The Congress's acceptance The Muslim League's participation The partition of India The British government's intervention
Q5. The administrative breakdown of the Mughal Empire was characterized by:

Efficient provincial administration Strong enforcement of imperial decrees Corruption and inefficiency in revenue collection Effective judicial system
Q6. Which Indian political party supported the Cripps Mission proposals?

Indian National Congress Muslim League None All
Q7. What does NPR stand for?

National Property Register National Pension Record National Population Register National Personnel Record
Q8. The siege warfare of the Mughals often involved the construction of ramps or earthen mounds, known as:

Trench warfare Sapping and mining Bargirs Sabats
Q9. Which of the following was NOT a primary objective of Gandhi's Satyagraha in the Indian independence movement, beyond mere political freedom?

Economic self-sufficiency (Swadeshi) Social reform and eradication of untouchability Establishment of a secular state with equal rights for all religions Rapid industrialization and modernization
Q10. The typical city layout in the Harappan civilization was:

Circular Organic and unplanned Grid-patterned with straight roads Radial
Q11. The policy outlines a framework for the establishment of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) as a regulatory body. What is a key reform proposed for the NCTE?

To grant exclusive accreditation to government teacher training institutes To transition it into a Teacher Education Professional Standard Setting Body (TEPSSB) To limit its role to issuing teaching licenses only To abolish its regulatory functions entirely
Q12. Rakhigarhi is important for understanding the ______ extent of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Southern Eastern Northern Western
Q13. The Indian Councils Act 1892 increased the size of the provincial legislative councils.

True False Only in some provinces Only for central council
Q14. In which year did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel become the President of the Indian National Congress?

1928 1931 1936 1942
Q15. The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946, though not solely a trade union action, was significantly influenced by:

The prevailing mood of worker discontent and nationalist aspirations Direct orders from the Indian National Congress A foreign-backed uprising A call for immediate partition of India
Q16. The Mughal Empire's administrative structure was hierarchical, with the 'Diwan' playing a crucial role at various levels. What was the primary function of the provincial 'Diwan'?

Military command Judicial oversight Revenue administration and financial management Diplomatic relations
Q17. The Swadeshi Movement is often seen as a precursor to later, more organized mass movements. What was a key organizational innovation witnessed during this period?

The formation of militant student groups. The establishment of parallel governments. The widespread use of public meetings and processions. The reliance solely on elite leadership.
Q18. One of the assassins, Beant Singh, was reportedly killed on the spot by other security personnel. Who is widely credited with killing Beant Singh?

Satwant Singh R.D. Singh T.S. Darshan Ashok Kumar Singh
Q19. Which key provision of the Cripps Mission proposals was intended to appease the Muslim League's demand for Pakistan?

Granting of dominion status Provision for the secession of provinces Formation of a constituent assembly Equal representation for all communities
Q20. Which Prime Minister of India headed the first non-Congress government that was also a coalition?

Indira Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Morarji Desai Rajiv Gandhi

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